Comments on: Taylor Smyth Architects Sunset Cabin

By: Hope Henry

Hope Henry — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:25:58 +0000

Since I am commenting almost a year after your comments, I hope this info gets to those of you who are interested in green roofs. They are very energy-efficient and low maintenance, if you choose plants that do not have to be mowed and that are drought resistant.
Rob Roy, of cordwood building fame, has had a green roof for about thirty years, with only one leak…he said it was very simple to fix…you locate the leak, peel back the soil, clean the area and patch it, then put the sod back…
He has a book for a tiny cordwood house, which gives details on what is required for green roof construction, and how to do it using less soil if you have a roof that is not framed with really heavy timber. Link:
http://www.greenhomebuilding.com/cordwood.htm

By: Randy

Randy — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:49:53 +0000

Greg M … why do you think green roofs are silly? I don’t have an opinion one way or another so I’m interested to hear the reasons behind your opinion, if you don’t mind sharing them. Thanks!

By: Greg M

Greg M — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:31:17 +0000

Love it overall, although I think green roofs are silly.

By: Houses in lake view | Lake Properties and Houses

Houses in lake view | Lake Properties and Houses — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:57:11 +0000

[...] Taylor Smyth Architects Sunset Cabin | Tiny House Blog… and horizontal cedar slats that open and allow light and a view. This has been my dream and is what originally prompted me to start the tiny house blog. A cabin in the mountains by a lake. Cool to see someone living my dream. … read more… [...]

By: April

April — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:13:29 +0000

I wish I could see (or read about) more of the green roof. We’re still trying to figure out the best way of doing that.

By: Kerri

Kerri — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:12:52 +0000

Love that view from the bedroom!